Anyone who knows me knows that I am quite involved with politics. I like to keep up with the comings and goings of even the smallest political happenings--needless to say that the debate on health care is not a small matter but has become a heated topic (*Disclaimer* I will be getting on my soapbox for a small moment*). AND as most of you know, the House passed this bill in a 220-215 vote. And now it comes down to the Senate vote...I'm just hoping they do the right thing. Don't get me wrong, I think universal health care is ideal, but that's just the problem--it's more ideal than realistic. Giving everyone a chance for health care is a goal this country should work towards, but rushing this bill so quickly is a definite mistake. And in this day in age, too many politicians are in it for their own political gain rather than what is best for the people. This 2,000 page bill (which I'm sure not many politicians took the time to read in its entirety) will:
- Put our country into even more debt ($100 billion dollars per year for the first ten years)
- Ruin private health insurance companies which means no other option other than the government's plan; who wants to compete with a government run health care?
- Coincidentally, put millions of people in the private health insurance out of jobs
- Will cost more than other insurance options
- The Individual Mandate. You will have to either buy health insurance if you don’t have it or have a 2% tax increase.
- Tax Increases to the wealthy--believe me, I don't fall into the "wealthy" category, but something must be said for punishing hard workers to give to those who won't work for it themselves
- Increased government involvement--didn't our forefathers break their ties from their homeland to avoid this?
These are only a few things that really worry me. I don't mean to push my ideas or thoughts onto others--believe me, I know that everyone has his/her own opinions on topics, and I respect that. I just needed a moment (and a post) to voice my thoughts and feelings on the matter. I would LOVE to know what others think about the bill even if you don't agree with me. :)
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I agree with you. The fact that the president is pressuring congress to pass it so quickly is a huge red flag. But there are many things I disagree with under the Obama's administration, so I better stop at that. I could go on for days.
Hey Erin,
Hope you're doing well.
Just a quick word on the cost issue: the Congressional Budget Office (a non-partisan organization tasked with providing cost estimates for various bills) estimated that the proposed bill would actually decrease the deficit.
As for competing with the government: I think health care is such an enormous piece of the US economy that it is very unlikely the private sector will leave the industry altogether. Isn't injecting a little competition a good thing? I'm all for more options and reduced premiums.
Anyhoo--just my two cents.
Dries-It's been a long time since we've spoken! I hope you're doing well! Thanks for your comment! :)
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